Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Boiled the egg outside (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Boiled". The wordplay technique is a container (one word inside another). The answer is SEETHED. Explanation: THE (synonym="THE") in SEED (synonym="egg") = SEETHED; definition: "Boiled"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Boiled the egg outside (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SEETHED.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Boiled the egg outside (7)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a container (one word inside another) as its wordplay technique.